Ireland captain Sexton ruled out of France clash
DUBLIN :Ireland suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash against France after captain Johnny Sexton was ruled out with a hamstring strain and replaced at flyhalf by Joey Carbery.
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Ireland name team to play France in Six Nations
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named the following team to face France in the Six Nations in Paris on Saturday.
Breaking Johnny Sexton to miss Ireland clash with France
Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's clash with France with Joey Carbery named as out-half.
Farrell facing tough selection calls ahead of 'the test of all tests' against France
While it would take a brave call for Andy Farrell to tweak a winning formula, it would be take an even braver call to ignore two returning British and Irish Lions.
Three things we learned from the Six Nations
France cemented their status as pre-tournament favourites by launching their Six Nations campaign with a comprehensive 37-10 home win over perennial strugglers Italy on Sunday.
Johnny Sexton says Ireland confidence was high before their nine successive wins
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists confidence in the camp has never wavered during Andy Farrell’s reign as head coach.
Mack Hansen says Andy Farrell inspired his stunning Ireland Test debut
Ireland newcomer Mack Hansen says words of wisdom from head coach Andy Farrell inspired an unforgettable Test debut after initially suspecting his selection may be a wind-up.
Johnny Sexton: Ireland have plenty to brush up on despite Wales win
Captain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland still have significant room for improvement, despite blowing away defending champions Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener.